New delhi: An explosion took place in the Indian national capital New Delhi on Monday, resulting in several injuries, state and private media reported.

According to Anadolu Agency, several people were injured when an explosion occurred in a car near the historic Red Fort, as reported by state-owned Doordarshan News. The report cited the Delhi Fire Department, stating that after the blast, nearby vehicles also caught fire and sustained damage.

'The dog squad, forensic team, and Delhi Police are present at the spot as investigations are underway,' it said. A high alert was sounded in Delhi following the explosion, PTI News reported. The nature of the blast was not immediately known.